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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "A Speech to the Graduates" through "Highfalutin".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Sedaris see Olivier working when Oliver is about 20 years old?
(a) On a landscaping crew.
(b) At the hypermarket.
(c) At the local college.
(d) In a clothing boutique.

2. In "Bruised," what does Clotilde occupy herself with on most days?
(a) Swimming in the river.
(b) Playing with dominoes.
(c) Collecting mushrooms and berries.
(d) Learning to bake.

3. In "Hurricane Season," what information does Gretchen habitually irritate Sedaris with?
(a) She tells him things Hugh has said behind his back.
(b) She tells him about online criticism of him.
(c) She tells him about her past sexual experiences.
(d) She tells him her theories about what her dreams mean.

4. In "Hurricane Season," what amenity does Sedaris say is irritating for next-door-neighbors?
(a) A pool.
(b) A barbecue pit.
(c) A motor boat.
(d) A trampoline.

5. What comedian also named "David" do the nurses confuse Sedaris with in "Father Time"?
(a) Letterman.
(b) Chappelle.
(c) Spade.
(d) Cross.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Bushmaster ad that Sedaris sees explicitly associate guns with?

2. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris mention having purchased at Sotheby's?

3. In "Hurricane Season," what do Hugh and Sedaris discover about Sea Section's second-floor ceilings?

4. How does Sedaris feel when Harrison tells him that he has never heard of Sedaris's books?

5. In "Bruised," how old is Olivier?

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